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The maximum efficiency of a steam engine operating between `110^(@)C` and `25^(@)C`

A

`20%`

B

`22.2%`

C

`25%`

D

`30%`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`eta=(T_(2)-T_(1))/(T_(2))=(383-298)/(383)=0.222`
or `eta=22.2%`
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